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Title: What I painted in February (2008)
Post by: matakishi on February 28, 2008, 09:18:14 PM
Here we go, feel free to chip in  :)

(http://www.matakishi.com/Painting%20log%20february%201%20600.jpg)

(http://www.matakishi.com/Painting%20log%20february%202%20600.jpg)

(http://www.matakishi.com/Factory%20painted%201%20600.jpg)

Somalis (66), Technicals (3) and a factory (1) for a total of 70 things in February.
Running total for the year 119 painted, 67 bought.
Unfortunately I have run out of varnish and Antenociti is still waiting for a shipment so 'proper' photos will have to follow later.
Title: What I painted in February...
Post by: Hammers on February 28, 2008, 09:45:37 PM
Oh, go and stick a head in a pig, you overproductive wonderboy limey, you!

Have you no concept of the feeling of inadequacy you are spreading arround this forum?! ;-)
Title: What I painted in February...
Post by: Operator5 on February 28, 2008, 09:50:19 PM
Someone go steal his brushes or something. I have not painted a figure in months.  :twisted:
Title: What I painted in February...
Post by: Phil Robinson on February 28, 2008, 10:23:14 PM
Quote from: "Operator5"
Someone go steal his brushes or something. I have not painted a figure in months.  :twisted:


Figure? Paint? Explain please :)
Title: What I painted in February...
Post by: Zafarelli on February 28, 2008, 10:29:13 PM
Hadn't it been for Tactica, I wouldn't have painted anything this year. As it is, I have painted 5 figures for our participation game* in Hamburg though, which is already more than half of what I painted in the entire last year :freak:

I'll go and crawl back under my rock now.

* I'll post pictures of the setup as soon as I find a minute to take decent pictures...
Title: What I painted in February...
Post by: revford on February 28, 2008, 10:56:10 PM
Okay, not quite as impressive as Matakishi's fantastic entire population of Mog.  :)

We have, an old Citadel Monk, The Unnamed Avenger, Davros, UNIT Troopers, The Daleks, a Twi'lek and his Droid, SPACE ROBOTS!, repainted Paintballers, more SOE agents, The Joker, The Great Idol, GIANT SPACE ROBOT! and Brunel.

(http://revford.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/dnd-monk-2.jpg)(http://revford.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/scifi-avenger-1.jpg)(http://revford.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/doctor-daleks-davros-1.jpg)
(http://revford.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/scifi-unit-slr-1.jpg)(http://revford.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/scifi-unit-slr-2.jpg)(http://revford.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/scifi-unit-slr-3.jpg)
(http://revford.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/scifi-unit-smg-1.jpg)(http://revford.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/scifi-unit-smg-2.jpg)(http://revford.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/scifi-unit-smg-3.jpg)
(http://revford.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/doctor-daleks-group-3.jpg)
(http://revford.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/scifi-starwars-twilek-1.jpg)(http://revford.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/scifi-starwars-astromech-1.jpg)
(http://revford.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/scifi-pulp-robots-1.jpg)
(http://revford.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/paintball-blue-1.jpg)
(http://revford.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/paintball-blue-2.jpg)
(http://revford.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/paintball-green-1.jpg)
(http://revford.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/paintball-green-2.jpg)
(http://revford.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/pulp-soe-henry-1.jpg)(http://revford.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/pulp-soe-bean-1.jpg)
(http://revford.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/modern-crooks-joker-1.jpg)
(http://revford.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/scenery-idol-1.jpg)
(http://revford.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/scifi-robots-crusher-1.jpg)
(http://revford.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/pulp-ikb-1.jpg)

Four of the Daleks (Black one and 3 of the suckers) where painted before, but I don't have individual pics of them all.

Also I painted another pair of Star Wars droids, but I don't think I've taken pics of them yet.
Title: What I painted in February...
Post by: Ironworker on February 29, 2008, 04:07:08 PM
Here is my monthly group.  

(http://pinphoto.tripod.com/natesmiscpics/2008/Februrary/feb08pulpfin.jpg)

On the left we have 11 ghost.  This group is a colaborative effort.  I was using these to teach my daughter about washes and drybrushing.  In the Middle Back we have 4 Pulp Figures Boys in Blue that I just finished this morning.  In the front 5 more pulp figures from the Safari into Danger Pack.  On the right are nine ghouls I painted up a couple weeks ago the same day as the game I used them in.  The photo is really lousy because I've been up over 24 hours and I wasn't being all that careful shooting this group.  I'm sure I'll do some more individual shots soon.  [/url]
Title: What I painted in February...
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on February 29, 2008, 04:52:23 PM
not as much as in january  :?

(http://forum.backofbeyond.de/images/misc/2008_february.jpg)
Title: What I painted in February...
Post by: Auton on February 29, 2008, 05:20:50 PM
Likewise, losing over a week to a flu bug didn't help...   :|

(http://www.nick101.f9.co.uk/Log/February08/GunnerBeid.jpg)

(http://www.nick101.f9.co.uk/Log/February08/SpaceLice.jpg)

(http://www.nick101.f9.co.uk/Log/February08/Scorpios.jpg)

(http://www.nick101.f9.co.uk/Log/February08/Gladiators1.jpg)

(http://www.nick101.f9.co.uk/Log/February08/Gladiators2.jpg)

(http://www.nick101.f9.co.uk/Log/February08/IslandFort.jpg)

(http://www.nick101.f9.co.uk/Log/February08/Skullrammers.jpg)

(http://www.nick101.f9.co.uk/Log/February08/Deathships.jpg)

(http://www.nick101.f9.co.uk/Log/February08/Ghostships.jpg)
Title: What I painted in February...
Post by: JollyBob on February 29, 2008, 05:35:58 PM
Aw, man!  :(  Don't you guys have anything else to do? I'm feeling quite inadequate here.  This is all I could manage:

(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb155/GrunterPulpit/photo002a-2.jpg)

A triceratops, a brontotherium, a wooly rhino, one adventurer, three Mongolian death-worms, a carnivorous plant, and six Critters of various sizes.

Oh, and Zombie Hitler too, but yez've seen him already. Dammit, I made a concerted effort this month too. That said, I've got twice as many figs started as I have finished, but they don't count do they?  :lol:

Hey, Prof, are you being coy with yours for the LPL?
Title: What I painted in February...
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on February 29, 2008, 05:44:05 PM
Quote from: "JollyBob"
Hey, Prof, are you being coy with yours for the LPL?


no, for my Club.
Title: What I painted in February...
Post by: MuleSkinner on February 29, 2008, 05:50:43 PM
Gunna have to pull my finger out............the only thing i've painted this month is the bathroom door  :(
Title: What I painted in February...
Post by: revford on February 29, 2008, 07:24:56 PM
Auton, the pirate-y ships and sea fort look great.  :)
Title: What I painted in February...
Post by: Plynkes on February 29, 2008, 07:34:46 PM
February has been another quiet-ish month for me, I'm afraid. Happily this has been due to being distracted by other enjoyable things, rather than that awful feeling of not wanting to paint that plagued me previously.

But for the past week or so I have been busy with my club. Unfortunately due to the nature of the club, there is a lot more work involved with each individual member than with the Prof's or Hammers'. So I don't have anything finished to show for it yet. But that doesn't mean I've been totally idle. I'm quietly working away in the background, both on the modelling itself and the 'fluff', as I believe one calls it.


Jolly Bob, that stuff looks great. Any chance of some close-ups at some point?
Title: What I painted in February...
Post by: Lowtardog on March 01, 2008, 12:21:42 AM
Quote from: "JollyBob"
Aw, man!  :(  Don't you guys have anything else to do? I'm feeling quite inadequate here.  This is all I could manage:

(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb155/GrunterPulpit/photo002a-2.jpg)

A triceratops, a brontotherium, a wooly rhino, one adventurer, three Mongolian death-worms, a carnivorous plant, and six Critters of various sizes.

Oh, and Zombie Hitler too, but yez've seen him already. Dammit, I made a concerted effort this month too. That said, I've got twice as many figs started as I have finished, but they don't count do they?  :lol:

Hey, Prof, are you being coy with yours for the LPL?


They look Fantastic
Title: What I painted in February...
Post by: DFlynSqrl on March 01, 2008, 06:13:51 AM
I finished up some Cowboys in February.

(http://dflynsqrl.tripod.com/wildwest/Cowboys4.JPG)
Title: What I painted in February...
Post by: JollyBob on March 01, 2008, 09:53:36 AM
Quote from: "Lowtardog"
They look Fantastic


Why, thank you. The big stuff needs a wee bitty scrub or grass on the bases just to finish off and break up the sandy colour.

I must admit, I'm quite pleased with the triceratops. Not bad for £3.50, is he? You gotta love toyshops.  :lol:


Hey Squirrel, those are some colourful cowpokes. Looking good mate.  :)
Title: What I painted in February...
Post by: The_Wisecrack on March 01, 2008, 12:40:21 PM
Auton brilliant gladiators were are they from. + i will try and post pics of what ive painted. would it be woth starting a What i made/converted/sculpted post or shuould i not bother. what dya think guys.
Title: What I painted in February...
Post by: revford on March 01, 2008, 12:45:10 PM
Quote from: "The_Wisecrack"
Auton brilliant gladiators were are they from. + i will try and post pics of what ive painted. would it be woth starting a What i made/converted/sculpted post or shuould i not bother. what dya think guys.


I think made/converted/sculpted could be included here without any worries.
Title: What I painted in February...
Post by: Auton on March 01, 2008, 12:59:11 PM
Quote from: "The_Wisecrack"
Auton brilliant gladiators were are they from. + i will try and post pics of what ive painted. would it be woth starting a What i made/converted/sculpted post or shuould i not bother. what dya think guys.


Thanks, I found them in my lead mountain. I think they're old Harlequin ones but can't be sure. Anyone confirm?

Update - just Googled them http://dig.anthro.niu.edu/codex/harlequin/gladiators.htm
Title: What I painted in February...
Post by: Plynkes on March 01, 2008, 01:05:43 PM
Yeah, deffo the Harlequin ones. I have that boxed set.
Title: What I painted in February...
Post by: Hammers on March 01, 2008, 01:41:37 PM
Quote from: "Plynkes"
But for the past week or so I have been busy with my club. Unfortunately due to the nature of the club, there is a lot more work involved with each individual member than with the Prof's or Hammers'.
 

What do you say, Prof? Should we be insulted by this claim? ;-)


Quote

 I'm quietly working away in the background, both on the modelling itself and the 'fluff', as I believe one calls it.


This is interesting. My process sort of strarts with the fluff and I chose the colours, poses and basing from what I come up with.
Title: What I painted in February...
Post by: Plynkes on March 01, 2008, 01:43:51 PM
No insult intended, old Bean. It's just that the club itself is a different kind of club. Each 'member' consists of a person and something else. And the 'something else' isn't something that can be knocked off in a day (at least not with my modelling skills and short attention span).

Also, each entry has a second little 'in action' scene (or will have), and they require more actors, and sometimes a different model representing the club member to the original main club picture.

I'm beginning to think it's all a little ambitious. I'm bound to get tired of it before I have anything to show...
Title: What I painted in February...
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on March 01, 2008, 02:42:17 PM
Quote from: "Plynkes"
Also, each entry has a second little 'in action' scene (or will have), and they require more actors, and sometimes a different model representing the club member to the original main club picture.


sounds complicated  :mrgreen: but I would like to see that, I'm sure I'll love it.

how matakishi once said "Take heart, work hard, have faith!"

btw, in the meantime  I have an idea for my second club and it will be something complicated too. Or rather lots of work. Anyway, it's just an idea at the moment.

As soon as we will have a new club, I'll open a new Club's board  8)
Title: What I painted in February...
Post by: Orctrader on March 02, 2008, 04:22:18 PM
Well, left over from January - didn't mention it because it was in a competition - Eric, the Boy Wizard

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/orctrader/General/Eric.jpg)

Actually in February:-

A small group - secret as it might be in the next "League" here.

And a couple of Heresy Doctors

Dr Who
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/orctrader/General/DrWho.jpg)

Dr Frankenmuller
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/orctrader/General/DrFrankenmuller.jpg)
Title: What I painted in February...
Post by: bandit86 on March 03, 2008, 05:33:13 AM
Love the Factory and the sky refection on the sky lights.  Well done.
Title: What I painted in February...
Post by: The_Wisecrack on March 03, 2008, 05:15:08 PM
LOL matakishsi was just loking at your first 2 pics and saw the old woman wiv gun and baby and cracked up histericly.  im in a good mood any way and that was just the cherry on the icing. thanks mate. :mrgreen:  :lol:  :D
Title: What I painted in February...
Post by: white knight on March 08, 2008, 01:35:13 PM
Bit late to the show (and pictures still not very good), but here goes. February, as the month before it, saw more work on my Jotunheim fantasy norse.
Front row: Shadowforge valkyries
Second row: Foundry bearmen
Third row: Foundry big guy and Old Glory Ice Trolls (they do paint up well)
Also, a converted and repainted Tundra Scout on mammoth from the D&D prepaints (should have fixed the wonky tusks too).

(http://wk.frothersunite.com/misc/pics/jotun1.jpg)
(http://wk.frothersunite.com/misc/pics/jotun2.jpg)

Last picture for relative scale:
(http://wk.frothersunite.com/misc/pics/jotun3.jpg)
Title: What I painted in February...
Post by: twrchtrwyth on March 08, 2008, 09:10:41 PM
Very nice White Knight. 8)
Title: What I painted in February...
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on March 09, 2008, 06:36:12 AM
Norse! This is what me wants to see  :)  A passion I'll never lose. Those trolls work really great, WK. Hope, we'll see more one day?
Title: What I painted in February...
Post by: white knight on March 09, 2008, 07:19:51 AM
Quote from: "Prof.Witchheimer"
Norse! This is what me wants to see  :)  A passion I'll never lose. Those trolls work really great, WK. Hope, we'll see more one day?


Well, I've been planning to get a better camera soonish, so you might. I've only been painting them for about three-four months and only during weekends, so there's only about 50 or so done (some people around apparently do that much in a day and they look better too. :lol: ).

The colour scheme is (loosely) based on some illustrations in the Lucifer comics of the Jotun:
(http://wk.frothersunite.com/misc/pics/lucifer.jpg)
After seeing your Norse army I had been looking for an angle that would set mine apart because I knew I could never do 'regular' Norse as well as yours.  :lol:

The Trolls were bought years ago for a project that was never realised, but they work well for this purpose (afer all they were conceived as Skraelings for OG's old fantasy range) and they do have character when painted up. I have 10 more though doubt I'll paint them all up.